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Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Jacksonville and Sherwood

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- FEMA and the State of Arkansas will open joint Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Jacksonville and Sherwood, Arkansas, on Friday, April 14 to help survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31.


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FEMA Teams Working in Tennessee

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery from the March 31 - April 1, 2023, severe storms and tornadoes. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are going door-to-door in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne County neighborhoods to help individuals apply for FEMA assistance.


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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Tuolumne County

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened this week in Tuolumne County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.


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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Craighead County, Arkansas

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Craighead County, Arkansas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.


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Site Inspections Move Along Steadily for Hurricane Fiona

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Within the Public Assistance Program, FEMA has completed more than 851 site inspections throughout Puerto Rico, advancing the island's recovery from Hurricane Fiona. This amount represents nearly 1,625 facilities and infrastructure items that applicants reported were damaged by the disaster.


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FEMA Provides $2.3M to the City of Dearborn

News Release: CHICAGO - FEMA and the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) announced today that $2,370,160 in federal funding has been made available to the city of Dearborn for response costs related to the federally declared severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from June 2021. This funding will reimburse the city of Dearborn for costs to remove debris caused by the disaster.


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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Navajo Nation

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the Navajo Nation to supplement the tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding that occurred Jan. 14-17, 2023.


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Families Being Housed with Multiple Options in Florida

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Florida households who lost the use of their homes after Hurricane Ian are moving into FEMA temporary housing units at an accelerated pace. As of April 12, 1,001 eligible applicants have occupied FEMA travel trailers, manufactured housing units or leased apartments.


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Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $7.7 Million in Just Three Weeks After Mississippi Tornadoes

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Just over two weeks after President Joe Biden signed a major disaster declaration following the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, more than $7.7 million in federal assistance has been approved to support survivors with their recovery. 


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April is National Financial Capability Month: Three Tips to Protect Your Money in an Emergency

News Release: CHICAGO - April is National Financial Capability Month : a reminder that everyone should arm themselves with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage their finances every day, but especially in case of an emergency.


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Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Disaster survivors should be aware that con-artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.


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USDA RD Grants are Available to help People in Rural Kentucky Repair their Homes Damaged by Storms in 2022

News Release: Frankfort, KY - U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) has announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by historic flooding and storms in 2022. Survivors living in 26 Kentucky counties may be eligible for funding.





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FEMA Awards Over $1.4 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Hospital Cleaning Costs

FEMA Awards Over $1.4 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Hospital Cleaning Costs



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Clean and Sanitize Assistance for Tornado-Damaged Homes

If your home was damaged by the March 24-25 tornadoes but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup.